Since my acne journey started 11 years ago I’ve crossed paths with any and every medication combination you can imagine (except Accutane). I’ve tried adapalene, isotretinoin gel, tretinoin, tazarotene, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, azelaic acid, and the list goes on, and on, and on. I had not however tried Retinaldehyde. I had given up on my retinoid journey because I was always left scarred and worse than before.
Read more
Sachi Skin is a new skincare brand that launched in 2020. The owner, Farah, has a very educational account on Instagram about all things skincare. She has first-hand experience with cystic acne, hyperpigmentation, and scarring.
Read more
Last year I started using the ZIIP Beauty device and it has been a part of my night routines ever since. I wanted to share with you what I’ve experienced with the device so far and my overall thoughts. I also briefly compare it to the NuFace, for those of you who are curious!
Read more
Setting the mood for the day is an important part of my daily routine.
Read more
When OUAI first launched I wasn’t too interested in their products because I thought they were going to be gimmicky and underwhelming, but then I actually tried them and I did a 360. Here are a few of my favorite OUAI products and why!
Read more
In November of 2017 I ordered my first bottle of Lotion P50 by Biologique Recherche. My skin (and life) changed shortly after. I introduced more BR products in May, the placenta serum and creme. My skin felt new. In August 2018, I visited BR in Athens and I got a comprehensive consultation. Since then everything makes so much more sense about what my skin needs! Let’s break it down.
Read more
A few years back I decided to stop wearing tampons. I read a few pieces of research on how they can disrupt a woman’s cycle and cause issues. Not to mention the abundant waste they create. So I switched to organic cotton pads, and I hated how they felt, how they smelled the waste they created and the whole experience.
Read more
One of the most anticipated launches of 2019 was from Pat McGrath with her Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation. Everything sounded like a dream on paper so I knew I had to order it and try it for myself. I’ve been testing for a month and here are my thoughts.
Read more
I have quite the love affair with lip products, but I haven’t had this much excitement for a lip gloss type product in a while. The Rodin Lip & Cheek Oils are definitely very unique in formula and color selection.
Read more